Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Population | 4,617,560 | 144,900 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek |
Level of English | Very high | High |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1628 | $2012 |
Rent | $649 | $697 |
Groceries | $135 | $161 |
Dining out | $283 | $268 |
Cafe | $34 | $58 |
Coworking space | $158 | $214 |
Mobile internet | $28 | $36 |
Public transportation | $58 | $64 |
Taxis | $22 | $43 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $51 | $46 |
Sport and cultural events | $20 | $29 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $113 |
Gym | $37 | $110 |
Yoga | $59 | $108 |
Massage | $32 | $56 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |